Sustainable rice production Rice is the most important cereal crop in Kenya after maize and wheat. It forms a very important diet for a majority of families in Kenya. The demand for rice in Kenya has seen a dramatic increase in ... Dec 10, 2024
How Rwanda’s Rubavu farmers grow wealth and health Famous for its fertile volcanic soils and favourable climate, Rubavu District has become Rwanda's top vegetable producer, driving local agriculture and playing a crucial role in the country's food sup... Dec 10, 2024
World Soil Day 2024: Everything you need to know This World Soil Day, let's celebrate the lifeblood of our planet – our soil! 🌍 Healthy soils are the foundation of our food systems, biodiversity, and climate resilience. They play a key role in maint... Dec 5, 2024 News
Enhancing Access to Markets for an Inclusive Agricultural Transformation (EAMIAT) in Eastern Uganda Years of Implementation : 2024-2027 Areas of Implementation : Eastern Uganda Funder: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) The overall goal of this project is to improve the income and food... Uganda Nov 1, 2024 Projects
Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access Years of Implementation: 31st October 2024- 31st October 2029 Areas of Implementation: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Funder: Master Card Foundation The Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries t... Kenya Tanzania Uganda Oct 31, 2024 Projects
Revitalizing Rwanda's Potato Sector Did you know? Irish potato is the 2nd most important food in Rwanda after banana. Yet, only 25% of farmers in Nyabihu District—one of the country’s main potato-producing regions—currently use certifie... Oct 21, 2024
Rice Reimagined: Diners Group’s Leap into Value Addition For more than a decade, Diners Group has made a name for itself as a premier rice processor, marketer, and distributor in the City of Mbale in Eastern Uganda, with its products reaching as far as Sout... Oct 20, 2024
Turning the tide: How sustainable farming practices are empowering smallholder farmers in Uganda In Uganda, agriculture is the backbone of the economy. It employs approximately 72 percent of the population and contributes about a quarter of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet productivity in the co... Oct 15, 2024
How soil science is important for agriculture | Seeds of Gold We were recently featured on NTV’s Seeds of Gold feature where we were discussing various sustainable farming practices that not only help to maintain the ecosystem but also provide monetory value to ... Sep 23, 2024
Our CEO's Interview with CNBC Africa In this exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, CEO Dr. Birungi Korutaro shares her thoughts on youth unemployment in Rwanda and how Kilimo Trust is using agribusiness to create employment opportunities... Sep 23, 2024
Kenya imports shs 55bn rice annually as appetite for delicacy grows Kenya imports KSh 55 billion worth of rice annually due to a significant domestic production shortfall. The country consumes over one million metric tonnes of rice yearly, but only produces around 230... Sep 23, 2024
$12m needed annually to save endangered African vegetables The “African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan” launched in Kigali at the Africa Food Systems Forum requires up to $12.5 million to protect vegetable species at risk of extinction in Africa. The 10-y... Sep 16, 2024